Interior Designer - Fixed Term

Ryman Healthcare; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Flexible working

Discounts across brands

Social club events

Onsite café

Job summary

Ryman Healthcare in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to lead the delivery of interior design projects across development, refurbishment, and existing village portfolios on a 12-month fixed term. You will work closely with internal teams, external consultants, suppliers and contractors to create practical, well-considered design outcomes that enhance residents’ experience.

You will manage briefing, concept design, documentation and completion, coordinating layouts,

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering interior design projects across retirement living or related sectors.
• Experience developing and coordinating interior layouts, finishes, materials, joinery, furniture and FF&E.
• Strong project delivery skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience coordinating consultants, suppliers, contractors, and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design delivery of allocated projects from briefing and concept through to documentation and completion.
• Develop and coordinate interior layouts, finishes, materials, joinery, furniture and FF&E per project requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams, consultants and stakeholders to ensure designs are coordinated and practical.
• Deliver design solutions within budgets and programmes, balancing design quality and functionality.
• Review design information, samples and substitutions, and provide input during construction.

Skills

Interior design

Project management

FF&E coordination

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of retirement living through thoughtful, practical, and resident-focused interior design.

• Unlock your full potential in a supportive environment that values your expertise
• Thrive under leaders who champion respect and support your success
• Shape your future with us - a place where every day is an opportunity to excel

What will you do?

We are on the lookout for a Christchurch based Interior Designer to join us on a 12 month fixed term basis to lead the delivery of interior design projects across Ryman's development, refurbishment, and existing village portfolio. Working closely with internal teams, external consultants, suppliers, and contractors, you'll create practical, well-considered, and commercially appropriate design outcomes that enhance the experience of our residents.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Leading the interior design delivery of allocated projects from briefing and concept design through to documentation and completion.
• Developing and coordinating interior layouts, finishes, materials, joinery, furniture and FF&E in accordance with project requirements and Ryman standards.
• Colloborating with project teams, consultants and stakeholders to ensure designs are coordinated, practical and appropriate for operational and resident needs.
• Delivering design solutions within agreed project budgets and programmes, balancing design quality, functionality and commercial requirements.
• Reviewing design information, samples and substitutions, and provide interior design input throughout project delivery and construction as required.

What's in it for you?

If you are the sort of person who loves working with a team of people who work to a clear purpose, you'll love this role!

In addition, a career at Ryman offers:

• Opportunity to add to your professional skills
• Additional wellbeing leave and flexible working arrangements
• Access to over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail
• Social club events, and furry Friday's (bring your dog to work),
• Convenient Ryman owned onsite café (Pioneers Café) with affordable coffee and delicious food options

Who are you?

• You have proven experience delivering interior design projects ideally across retirement living, aged care, healthcare, hospitality, residential, or complex commercial environments.
• You are an experienced Interior Designer with strong project delivery skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You have experience developing and coordinating interior layouts, finishes, materials, joinery, furniture, and FF&E packages.
• You have proven experience coordinating and managing consultants, suppliers, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• You have a strong understanding of interior design documentation, specifications, materials, finishes, and design standards.
• You have strong commercial awareness and can balance design quality, functionality, programme requirements, and budgets.

About Ryman Healthcare

Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in New Zealand and Australia across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles.

At Ryman, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of – because behind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad.

We’re in a period of real transformation, focussing on stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care.

If you share those values and you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

At Ryman, digital confidence and commercial awareness are expectations we hold across every role. We are looking for people who are comfortable using data, reporting tools, and digital systems to inform decisions, understand how their work contributes to business outcomes, and embrace new ways of working. Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to grow your capability are key as our business continues to evolve.

We support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur before the official close date. This means the job ad may close before the advertised closed date.